Worthing Symphony Orchestra

Worthing Symphony Orchestra

The "Worthing Symphony Orchestra" is based in Worthing and is the only professional orchestra in West Sussex. Founded in 1926, the orchestra was the first municipal orchestra in Britain.

The WSO's principal conductor (1997 to present) is John Gibbons. The orchestra is led by Julian Leaper.

External links

* [http://www.johnsgibbons.com/wsorch.htm Background information on the WSO]


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